"Broken Open" by
Craig Hamilton with
Neil Jameson.
Read extracts from
Craigs book
SANE Australia's
Book
of the Year 2005
Broken Open
Outside the Nindigully Pub on the way to the Dirranbandi Community
Forum in May 2010
Left to Right: Methuen Morgan (Honours student in Psychology ), Dr Chris Tennant (
Professor of Psychiatry University of Sydney), Mary Carrigan, Mary Woods, Liz
Wood, Craig Hamilton and Dr Lisa Wright (Longreach based psychologist)
Craig pictured here with Merewether Surf Club President Ross Taggart receiving a cheque on behalf of Beyondblue for $3,850 from Art exhibition organiser Juliet Clark
With Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd at the Official launch of the Andrew Johns Walk to raise awareness and funding for Bipolar Disorder
Read Craig Hamilton's story in Broken Open!
"Craig Hamilton has one key message in writing his story. It is for Australian men and it is important: Don’t let your pride or stubbornness prevent you reaching out for help when you need it.
I know Craig went through his own anguish with mental illness and if it can affect him it can affect anybody. I hold him in high esteem as I believe him to be very credible and someone who has a real passion for what he does, particularly calling rugby league on ABC Radio.
Like many Australians today, Craig changed his life so he could manage his illness. Through medication and a healthy lifestyle of yoga, meditation and laughter he is now living a healthy life. His story is a must-read. His triumph is truly remarkable and will inspire anyone lucky enough to read it.
Sadly many people suffering mental illness do not have the strength or support to change their lives. Like Craig I have watched players and have friends and family who have suffered from mental illness. I know through these experiences that mental illness exists and is not in someone’s imagination as we are often told.
By telling his story I know Craig will help others who have suffered, but more importantly he makes us all much more aware of the presence of mental illness, and in particular depression and bipolar disorder."
Sincerely
Wayne Bennett
Head Coach
St George Illawarra Dragons
LATEST NEWS
Overcoming Depression and Bipolar Disorder
Article by Craig Hamilton
Insight Magazine March 2010
Read the article here
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Craig Hamilton
Quick Facts
ABC Sports News
Broadcaster / Writer
ABC Radio –‘The Sideline Eye’
State of Origin and Test Matches
Breakfast Radio Show: Newcastle
Author: 2004 Random House published Craigs book - “Broken Open”
Motivational Speaker: sharing experiences of living with Bipolar Disorder.
Craig Hamilton talks about his experience with Depression
and Bipolar Disorder. A remarkable story that will inspire anyone.
Craig Hamilton with well known Australian actor Garry McDonald and Beyond Blue CEO Leonie Young at the 'Happiness and Its Causes' Conference, Sydney Convention Centre, May 2007
Testimonials
"Broken Open" is an important book. It is blunt, uncomplicated and direct. It pulls no punches. It describes the devastating effects of mental illness on a man and his family. Most importantly, it offers hope..." read more
Professor Ian Hickie
(Clinical Advisor Beyond Blue)
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"...Craig’s down to earth style, and honest explanation of his encounters with the disorder, and how it affected all aspects of his life, encouraged good interaction from his audience, and certainly got people talking - some even relating their own story..." read more
Julie Perryman
OH&S Co-ordinator
IP Australia